Former England and Liverpool star Michael Owen has recently explained his earlier comments about Harry Kane’s transfer from Tottenham to Bayern Munich. While he had initially called the move surprising, Owen clarified that his opinion was about the career choice itself, not a criticism of Kane’s incredible abilities as a player.
🤔 Clarifying His Stance
Owen made it clear that he holds Harry Kane in high regard. He explained that his surprise stemmed from a specific professional viewpoint. He acknowledged that every player faces different choices and challenges in their career, and he fully respects the decisions Kane has made. Owen emphasized that his comments were never meant to be a personal critique of the star striker.
⚽ The Premier League Record
The main reason for Owen’s view was Kane’s proximity to breaking the all-time Premier League goalscoring record. Before moving to Germany, Kane was getting very close to this historic achievement. Owen personally wished Kane had stayed in England to secure his place in the record books, believing it would have been a crowning moment for his career in the league.
👍 A Huge Amount of Respect
Despite disagreeing with the transfer, Owen expressed great admiration for Kane. He described him as a “phenomenal player” who has done wonderful things for both his clubs and the England national team. Owen’s comments were filled with praise for Kane’s talent and contributions to football, showing that his opinion on the transfer is separate from his respect for the player.
⏳ A Look to the Future
Looking ahead, Owen wondered if Kane will have enough time to return to the Premier League to chase the record. He suggested that once Kane retires and looks back on his career, he might see things differently. However, he concluded by reaffirming that he is a “huge fan” of Kane and what he has accomplished in the sport.
